Il Maestro (1989)
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Through a series of flashbacks, the reason behind the mysterious inability of a famous conductor (Malcom McDowell) to continue preparing for a series of concerts is revealed. It all began while the conductor, a Jew, was hiding from the Nazis in a disused Italian convent, pretending to be a bank clerk. There he met another fugitive (Charles Aznavour), who was pretending to be a great conductor. Despite the odd circumstances, the real conductor and the fake one become friends, and the reasons for their deceptions become clear. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Malcolm McDowell, Charles Aznavour, (more)
- Director(s):
- Marion Hänsel
Synopsis of Il Maestro
Through a series of flashbacks, the reason behind the mysterious inability of a famous conductor (Malcom McDowell) to continue preparing for a series of concerts is revealed. It all began while the conductor, a Jew, was hiding from the Nazis in a disused Italian convent, pretending to be a bank clerk. There he met another fugitive (Charles Aznavour), who was pretending to be a great conductor. Despite the odd circumstances, the real conductor and the fake one become friends, and the reasons for their deceptions become clear. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of Il Maestro
- Malcolm McDowell - Walter Goldberg
- Andréa Ferréol - Dolores
- Carmela Locantore - Paola
- Serge-Henri Valcke - Major Wyatt
- Charles Aznavour - Romualdi
- Francis Le Maire - Le directeur d'opera
- Christine Smeysters - Une musicienne
- Henri Morelle - Le concierge
- Director(s):
- Marion Hänsel
- Writer(s):
- Marion Hänsel
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